A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-18,19,20-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie, GodBlessUSA

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Mama_Bear ~

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Mama_Bear ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


11-15-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

11-16-05 ~ Oh, My Eyes!!
By Billie

11-17-05 ~ Oh, My Eyes!! cont'd
By Billie

11-17-05 ~ Thanksgiving Countdown - T minus 7
By DollyCali

Have a wonderful weekend!

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[Billie]

"Thanks for the link, Billie."

"I was doing alot of reminising last night and saw that thread and many, many of the older posts."

I go back every once in a while and check out an old thread, too. :) Like your cowboy gif, Rus - the one chewing on a toothpick. I think I remember seeing it, too. :)

[Billie]

I'll tip a beer to ol' COB... God bless him...

Seems like old times seeing you here every day again. I like it. :)

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the hug and compliment ((((((LOUIE))))))

I've gotta tell you something funny. There's a new Christmas type commercial on TV that has a couple ringing a doorbell that plays 'Deck The Halls' tune. Daisy jumps up and runs to the front door everytime they play that commercial, she loves company. It's gonna be a long month. lol

[The Mayor]

Romans 8:38-39: “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((((Dolly))))))), this is Absolutely One of the Most Moving Tributes I've Ever Seen. Our Lord Bless you for your Kindness and Love in our God!

We won't Forget you, Texas Cowboy.

[GodBlessUSA]

This is such a heartfelt, beautiful tribute to TexasCowboy, Dolly

[amom]

Thanks so much for the heads up to DollyCali's tribute to COB, Tonk.

And thanks to you DolliCali for creating it and sharing. It truly captures COBs spirit.

I am very glad for the quiet time I got to spend with COB while he was here in my neck of the woods. In that time the goodness that I percieved in his posts and our correspondences were reaffirmed 100%. One thing I noticed was that he was always there to lend a caring ear to all who needed one. The friends he made in the hospital were apparent and abundant. Even one of his doctors stopped by just to chat about sailboats while we were taking a "walk", and we know how busy they can be.

COB1: We miss you but know you are going to do just fine in your new role. I'll be seeing you around.

[luvie]

[click on picture]
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"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter

~*~Pray for our troops~*~

[Texagirl4W]

Thanks, Dolly, for this beautiful tribute to TC. May he rest in peace.

[DollyCali]

President Bush Bikes w/Chinese Olympic Team

[DollyCali]

Media Wonderland?

Puts new meaning on holiday decorations.. what you can do with a computer & some knowledge!

[DollyCali]

any computer whizs know why the link in prior thread will NOT open in mozilla but will open in Explorer?

[dutchess]

Rest in Peace Texas Cowboy. You will always be in the hearts of our Finest Family!

[pcottraux]

I'd hate to be that person's neighbor.

[dutchess]

Billie...thanks for the link to Cobby's thread and Dolly for the beautiful collage and presentation of his life. A beautiful tribute

Asking for some prayers. My brother's youngest who just turned 21 was accidently "bumped" from behind by a car on his campus last sunday. Seemed fine. Wednesday he was hospitalized with severe pain. Has a big clot lodged in his leg and apparently was lucky enough to survive having one pass through his lung. After considering options he will be having vascular surgery tomorrow. Will then spend a few days in ICU as a precaution. He's a great kid and sounds fine right now but rightfully scared. Thanks!

[DollyCali]

Oh dear. I am sorry about your nephew. Of course prayer for them all. can be very scary!

[Aquamarine]

Prayers for your nephew and family.

[deadhead]

Sorry to read this. Yes, very scary.

Prayers for your nephew.

[Billie]

Hi, sistah. That's a very pretty table and beautiful flag at half mast with the sun going down behind it.

[Billie]

Billie...thanks for the link to Cobby's thread and Dolly for the beautiful collage and presentation of his life. A beautiful tribute.

Thanks, dutchess. Seemed like a good idea amidst all the sad posts.

Asking for some prayers. My brother's youngest who just turned 21 was accidently "bumped" from behind by a car on his campus last sunday. Seemed fine. Wednesday he was hospitalized with severe pain. Has a big clot lodged in his leg and apparently was lucky enough to survive having one pass through his lung. After considering options he will be having vascular surgery tomorrow. Will then spend a few days in ICU as a precaution. He's a great kid and sounds fine right now but rightfully scared. Thanks

Oh my goodness! That was a scary thing to think all was well and then a few days later it wasn't! Prayers for the surgery tomorrow. Keep us posted! Love you!